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スパンコール (すぱんこーる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

スパンコール

also: すぱんぐる

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Freq.FrequencyTop 100,000

Meanings

1

spangle; sequin

Small shiny decorative piece sewn onto clothing or accessories. Used in fashion and craft contexts.

ドレスにスパンコールがたくさん縫ぬい付つけてある

。

The dress has many sequins sewn on.

Don't confuse with

ラメ
ラメ refers to fine metallic threads or glitter woven into fabric, while スパンコール refers to small flat sequins sewn onto fabric for a similar sparkly effect.

Written forms

スパンコールUsage94%
Standard katakana spelling from English 'spangle'.
スパングルUsage6%
Alternate spelling from English 'spangle'; less common in modern Japanese.

Etymology

Loanword from English 'spangle'.